COSTA RICA-VACATIONS BY CUSTOM DESIGN
PIEDRAS
BLANCAS NATIONAL PARK
4 Days 
$699*
The
Best Value in the Osa
Esquinas Rainforest Lodge and La Gamba Biological
Station
Visit one of Costa Rica's most remote and least known
National Parks
1st Day San Jose/Golfito
Morning
transfer to the airport for the flight to Golfito. Upon
arrival, a 30 minute transfer will bring us to the Esquinas
Rainforest Lodge bordered by both the new Piedras Blancas
National Park and the Golfito Nature Reserve. After check-in
and lunch, resident Biologists are on hand to provide
information and on request provide slide lectures about
the flora and fauna of the Esquinas rainforest. Dinner
and overnight. Meals LD
2nd Day Piedras Blancas Park
After
an early breakfast, depart on a guided rainforest hike.
A network of over 10 miles of well-marked nature trails
allows experienced guides to lead you through the rainforest.
Afternoon free for further exploration or optional excursions. Meals BLD
3rd Day Esquinas Coast and
Casa Orquideas
After
a short drive through the Golfito Nature Reserve, we
board a motor-boat at the old banana dock in Golfito.
Our excursion takes us along the pristine, sparely inhabited
coast, where the rainforest reaches all the way down
to the beach. Pelicans and frigate birds sit in the
trees overlooking Golfo Dulce, and there is a good chance
of seeing dolphins. After a leisurely hour's ride, we
reach Casa Orquideas, a private botanical garden with
hundreds of species of tropical plants, trees, flowers,
shrubs and fruits. A shady, well groomed trail leads
through the garden and you will be given a guided tour
by one of the friendly owners. There is ample time for
swimming and snorkeling. If the water is clear, you
can see many species of colorful tropical reef fish.
Return in time for a late lunch. Meals BLD
4th Day Golfito/San Jose
After
breakfast transfer back to Golfito in time for your
return flight to San Jose. Meals B
Tour
Arrangements Include:
Round trip air transportation from San Jose, accommodation
at selected lodge, meals, tours indicated, and round
trip transfers from your hotel in San Jose.
* Tour rates are per person in twin and include Government Hotel Taxes. For travel Dec 15- Jan 05 add $100 per person
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